Chapter 3: (4) Welfare state in Britain

Why was a welfare state set up in Britain?

In the 1800s, the living condition of the people was bad due to WW2.
  • There was high unemployment
  • Poverty was widespread
  • Shortage of food and fuel

In 1942. Sir William Beveridge delivered 'The Beveridge Report'. He recommended that the government create a welfare system for the people in Britain to reward them for the sacrifices they made during the war.

A welfare state would ensure that every citizen has a minimum standard of welfare for a decent life -- job, home, healthcare.

Watch this clip on how the welfare state came about due to challenges faced in WW2.

How was the welfare state set up?

  1. Nationalisation: the government took over management of public utilities
  2. Provision of social welfare: to pay for daily expenses such as winter clothing
  3. Free healthcare: NHS to provide cradle-to-grave benefits

Conclusion

In this section, you've learnt why and how the welfare state came about. Can you think of the advantages and disadvantages of living under a welfare system?



2 comments:

Anonymous said...

miss seow is that all that we have to learn for this topic ?

Anonymous said...

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